Hocking Hills State Park -

Cantwell Cliffs

There are six major hiking areas in Hocking Hills State Park - Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave, Rock House, Conkle's Hollow, Cedar Falls and Cantwell Cliffs. Each of these park areas offers a unique experience for those who walk its paths no matter what season. Remote and eye-catching, Cantwell Cliffs is known for its deep valleys, cliffs and and rock shelter. Visitors can either hike the rim trail or follow the narrow passageway along the valley floor. One of the most unique features in the area is "fat woman's squeeze" a narrow passage visitors must access to reach the bottom of the gorge.

All trails are open dawn to dusk all year long. Hikers must remain on designated trails.

The trail is about a 1/2 mile and takes about 40 minutes to hike.

Visitors to the park can stroll the trails from dawn to dusk. Parking lots cleared at dusk.

Cliff faces and a meandering, primitive trail. Pets are allowed on leash.

This less trodden area of the park has awesome views.

Cantwell Cliffs Hiking Trail in summer. Hikers must remain on the designated trails.

ODNR - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
John Kasich, Governor – James Zehringer, Director –Gary Obermiller, Chief
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These trails are beautiful as well as potentially dangerous. Caution and common sense are advised. Young children should be closely supervised while in these areas. All park visitors must remain on trails at all times. Trails close at dusk. Hocking Hills State Park areas and trails all close at dusk.